Description
Slow Cooker Cabbage, Sausage, and Potatoes: An Easy and Hearty Meal is a comforting dish that perfectly blends tender sausage, soft potatoes, and savory cabbage. Designed for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this one-pot meal allows flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. With simple preparation and minimal cleanup, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition or seasoning to suit your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional for extra flavor)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the sausage and dicing the potatoes. Chop the cabbage and onion, then mince the garlic.
- Load the slow cooker with sliced sausage, diced potatoes, chopped cabbage, sliced onion, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika (if using), and dried thyme.
- Pour in the chicken broth until all ingredients are lightly covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir well before serving; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg